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Anyone have pics of 1977 rear fuel tank braces?

showrunner1

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I have a 1977 and the rear skid plate is gone. Anyone have a pictures of what holds the tank in place between the frame rails...It does have the top strap a j hook in place but nothing on the bottom..

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904Bronco

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The rear tank is mounted/strapped to the skid pan. Then the pan is bolted to the frame.
 

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showrunner1

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Thanks thats what I was afraid of. So looks like a skid plate will be on order then.
 

spap

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I don't think you can buy a 77 skid plate. It was one year only. My 77 has the slots in the frame to use and earlier style rear tank that uses a strap across the bottom of the tank
 

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It's a big ole shell I had to rebuild mine, don't think you can buy new, might try the parts wanted section!! Good luck!!;D;D
 

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